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Surge in respiratory cases as Delhi’s air quality stays ‘very poor’

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Monday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 349 recorded as of 9 a.m., according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)-India. The AQI level at Aurobindo Marg stood at 206, 358 at Alipur, 385 at Anand Vihar, 356 at Burari Crossing, 367 at Dwarka-Sector 8, 338 at IGI Airport-T3, 307 at Lodhi Road, 382 at Mundka, 357 at Najafgarh, and 371 at RK Puram. Additionally, the Central Pollution Control B...

November 9, 2024 9:54 AM

Delhi continues to battle with air pollution as AQI remains in ‘very poor’ category

Delhi continues its battle against severe air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) firmly in the 'very poor' category. The city, now in its ninth consecutive day of smog following Diwali celebrations, registered an AQI of 360 as of 8 a.m. on Saturday, according to SAFAR data. Visuals from Kartavya Path depict a dense layer of smog engulfing the area, with AQI levels reaching 391, while nearby AIIMS recorded an AQI of 343. Other major regions are facing similar conditions: New Moti Bagh r...